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A. PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name The Death Star Project Type: Infrastructure Private project Other City building & site Density bonus Project Location/Address 1 Imperial Avenue, Galactic Empire, Austin, TX 78704 Applicant Darth Vader, Sith Lord Property Owner Darth Vader, Sith Applicant Mailing Address 1Imperial Avenue Austin, TX 78704 Applicant Telephone Number 999-999-9999 Property Owner Mailing Address 1 Imperial Avenue, Austin, TX 78704  Property Owner Telephone Number 999-999-9999 Project Start Date January 2017 Project Completion Date March 2018 Applicant’s Architect Darth Vader, Sith Lord; ABC Architect Applicant’s Engineer Darth Vader, Sith Lord Engineering Company Design Commission - Project Review Application 1 of 6  1] Indicate if proposed Project is required by City Ordinance to be reviewed by the Design Commission. Yes, the project is required to be reviewed by the Design Commission. 2] Describe the recommendation that you are requesting from the Design Commission. We are looking for a recommendation of support from the Design Commission for the project as well as Alternative Equivalent Compliance for setbacks and missing sidewalks. 3] Current Design Phase of Project (Design Commission prefers to see projects right after approved schematic design). Schematic design phase 4] Is this Project subject to Site Plan and/or Zoning application approvals? Will it be presented to Planning Commission and/or City Council? If so, when? Yes, the project is subject to Site Plan approvals and Zoning approvals. We anticipate presenting to the Planning Commission in mid-May and City Council in late June. 5] Does this Project comply with Land Development Code Subchapter E? List specifically any Alternative Equivalent Compliance request if any. Please refer to website for Alternate Equivalent Compliance (AEC) requirements. https://www.municode.com/library/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25- 2ZO_SUBCHAPTER_EDESTMIUS Yes, the project generally complies with SubChapter E with 8 foot sidewalks, street trees, and street furniture. However, we need alterative Equivalent Compliance for encroachment into setbacks. Design Commission - Project Review Application 2 of 6  B. PROJECT BACKGROUND 6] Provide project background including goals, scope, building/planning type, and schedule. Broadly address each of the “Shared Values for Urban Areas” that are listed on Page 6 of the Urban Design Guidelines. Attach additional pages as needed. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 7] Has this project conducted community/stakeholder outreach? If so, please provide documentation to demonstrate community/stakeholder support of this project. Yes, the project has conducted 6 months of community outreach including 4 workshops and 2 listening sessions. Is this project submitting for the Downtown Density Bonus Program? If so, please provide a completed Downtown 8] Density Bonus Application. Yes, the project is submitting for Downtown Density Bonus program. See attached. 9] Has the project been reviewed by COA Department (i.e. DAC) Staff? If so, please describe and cite any relevant comments or feedback that the Commission should be aware of. Yes, the project has been reviewed by COA staff. DSD staff mentioned wanting to see wider, straighter sidewalks. We are working with PAZ staff on the number and placement of new trees and preserving six heritage trees. 10] Are there any limitations to compliance or planning principles due to the specific requirements of this project that the Commission should be aware of? Limitations include Design Commission - Project Review Application 3 of 6  C. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CONTEXT Identify connectivity to public transportation including, bicycle and pedestrian routes and/or multi-modal transportation. 11] Does the project comply with ADA requirements? Provide a site context map and attach additional pages as needed. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Identify and describe any existing features that are required to be preserved and/or protected such as heritage trees, 12] creeks or streams, endangered species (flora and/or fauna)? Attach additional site diagrams as needed. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Is this project within any City of Austin planning district, master plan, neighborhood plan, regulatory district, overlay, etc.? 13] If so, please illustrate how this project conforms to the respective plan. Attach additional pages as needed. (See below for requirements.) The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 14] List any project program and/or site constraints that should be considered. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Design Commission - Project Review Application 4 of 6  D. RELATIONSHIP TO PUBLIC REALM Public realm is defined as any publically owned streets, pathways, right of ways, parks, publicly accessible open spaces and any public and civic building and facilities. The quality of our public realm is vital if we are to be successful in creating environments that people want to live and work in. 15] The shared values outlined in the Urban Design Guidelines include Human Character, Density, Sustainability, Diversity, Economic Vitality, Civic Art, A Sense of Time, Unique Character, Authenticity, Safety and Connection to the Outdoors. How is the project addressing these unique community characteristics? Is the project developing any public amenities for urban continuity and vital place making? The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 16] Does this project encourage street level activity to engage and respond to functional needs such as shade, rest areas, multi-modal transportation storage and paths? The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 17] How will the project be a good neighbor to adjacent properties? For example, describe the treatment of the transition area between properties, i.e. fence, landscape improvements, etc. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Design Commission - Project Review Application 5 of 6  E. ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABLE ISSUES The Austin Urban Design Guidelines set a goal that, "All development should take into consideration the need to conserve energy and resources. It should also strive for a small carbon footprint." 18] Please list any significant components of the project that contribute to meeting this goal. If the project has been designed to accommodate future inclusion of such components (for example, by being built "solar ready") please list them. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 19] If the project is being designed to meet any sustainability/environmental standards or certifications (for example, LEED Silver), please list them here and attach relevant checklists or similar documents that demonstrate how the standard or certification will be achieved. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. 20] If the project contains other significant sustainability components not included above that the Commission should note, please list them here. The Empire will rule the entire galaxy with ruthless power. They will crush the Rebellion and Skywalker will become one of them. Design Commission - Project Review Application 6 of 6  Attachment – B. Project Background, Item 6 The Creek Delta project is phase of the Waller Creek District - Waterloo Greenway program, a partnership between the City of Austin (PARD, WPD) and Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. This is a public civil/landscape site development project, there are no proposed buildings. The project proposes trails on both banks of Waller Creek from Lady Bird Lake to 4th St. and will be approximately one mile in total length. There will be top of bank trails, creek level elevated walkways, three new pedestrian bridges, a biofiltration pond, Austin Energy electric distribution duct bank and other utility work. Eleven new trail connections to adjacent ROWs are proposed. The creek will be reconstructed, including walls and slope stabilization features to repair the severely eroded slopes. Enhanced planting and ecological creek features will be installed to restore the riparian zone and ecosystem. The project aims to achieve SITES sustainability minimum Gold certification. Scope: Schedule: The project is currently in the design phase with 90% construction documents complete and 100% construction documents due in December 2021. Construction is anticipated to begin in Summer 2022 with a 2-3 year duration. Shared Values for Urban Areas: Please see application Item 15 for “Relationship to Public Realm” description.